Cost of living help
Financial support and money-saving tips to help with the cost of living.
Guides
A guide on missed payments and default - what happens, what you should do and where to get help
A guide looking at the pros and cons of buy now pay later and when it can cause problems
A guide covering what is likely to happen if you fall behind with your mortgage payments, including the steps your lender must take and what you should do.
A guide to the grants being offered by energy suppliers to customers who are struggling to pay their bills.
A guide to the government cost-of-living support available in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, including who qualifies and how to apply.
How opening a Help to Save account can help boost your savings if you're on a low income, the eligibility criteria and how to apply.
As a carer, you may be entitled to certain benefits. In this guide, we outline those benefits and explain if you’re eligible and how to apply.
Find out when an IVA might be a suitable option for you, the benefits of an IVA and the things you need to bear in mind, as well as alternatives to an IVA.
Find out the steps of how to go bankrupt, including filing for bankruptcy and what you’ll need to do once you’re declared bankrupt.
If you receive an unexpected lump sum during your IVA, you may be able to use it to pay off your IVA early.
Money Wellness blogs
cost of living
07 Dec 2023
The TV licence will increase by £10.50 from next April. find out what it means for you
cost of living
05 Dec 2023
Millions of households will struggle to afford Christmas presents this year. Here's a list of the charities and organisations who help make sure every child wakes up to a gift from Santa
cost of living
05 Dec 2023
Low-income families can’t afford to buy fresh vegetables due to huge price increases. Find out how to get cheap or free fruit and veg
cost of living
05 Dec 2023
£15 increase to the TV licence fee may be reduced due to cost-of-living squeeze
cost of living
30 Nov 2023
Aldi brings the cheer this Christmas by reducing the price of its festive products to help with the cost of living
cost of living
28 Nov 2023
With temperatures dropping and food prices still high, here's our top money saving tips to make meals go further this winter
cost of living
28 Nov 2023
BNPL usage has soared over the past year and it looks like many families will be relying on it this year to help spread the cost of Christmas
cost of living
28 Nov 2023
A new report has revealed the impact climate change and the energy crisis have had on food prices in Great Britain.
cost of living
27 Nov 2023
The chief executive of children's charity Bernardo's has warned millions more are at risk of falling into destitution after the government failed to announce an extension of the household support fund in its autumn statement.